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Ezra 8:9 asv — Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.

American Standard Version

"Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males. "

— Ezra 8:9, American Standard Version

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Ezra 8 — Context

6

And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan; and with him fifty males.

7

And of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah; and with him seventy males.

8

And of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael; and with him fourscore males.

9

Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.

10

And of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him a hundred and threescore males.

11

And of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah the son of Bebai; and with him twenty and eight males.

12

And of the sons of Azgad, Johanan the son of Hakkatan; and with him a hundred and ten males.

Ezra 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 8:9 say?
Ezra 8:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males. ”
Where is Ezra 8:9 in the Bible?
Ezra 8:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 8, verse 9.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 8:9.
What translation should I read Ezra 8:9 in?
Ezra 8:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezra 8:9?
Ezra 8:9 reads (ASV): “Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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